Another feature of marriage witnesses in the past is that they were not
necessarily related to the couple. In my recent transcriptions, (1813 -
1837) by far the majority of witnesses would appear to have been church
wardens. The same names come up time after time.

> Martin wrote that his marriage witnesses were "unplanned". Mine were as
> well.
>
> My daughter is marrying this year. Who should I suggest as witnesses,
that
> could be the answer to a future researcher's prayer?
>
> Obviously the fathers of the bride and groom would already be named on the
> certificate. A married sister would, I suppose be a clue for the future.
>
> Any other suggestions?
>
> Linda
> Essex. UK
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